Fiber-Rich Diets May Be Healthy Because They Feed Good Gut Bacteria,

reports researchers found that fiber-rich diets help feed gut bacteria, which may explain some of the health benefits of such diets. The article highlights a study published in Cell Host & Microbe, and also mentions other recent studies that may help explain why fiber-rich diets can be healthy. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/01/science/food-fiber-microbiome-inflammation.html